Government Medical College (Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences), Yakkara, Palakkad FAQs 2026 Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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The Government Medical College Hospital, Palakkad (formerly District Hospital) serves as the primary teaching hospital. Students also receive clinical training at the Urban Health Training Centre (UHTC) and Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) attached to the college.

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GMC Palakkad has 100 MBBS seats per year (85 state quota + 15 AIQ) and 12 PG (MD/MS) seats. There is no management or NRI quota.

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GMC Palakkad (IIMS) is the only government medical college in Kerala established and managed under the Scheduled Caste Development Department, funded through SCP funds. It was conceived as a fully residential, eco-friendly, green campus powered by renewable energy (solar and wind). Palakkad district — having the highest SC/Scheduled Communities population in Kerala — previously had no government medical college, making this institution pivotal for inclusive healthcare education.

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The MBBS tuition fee is approximately ₹23,150 per year as per Kerala government norms — one of the lowest in India. SC/ST students receive a full tuition fee waiver. Hostel and mess charges are additional.